Farmers' market produce at its seasonal best is our kind of convenience food: Its full flavor means less prep, less cooking—and deliciously healthy recipes to make all summer long.
By Jeanne Thiel Kelley
As the weather heats up, cool down with seven surprisingly satisfying meals that can be prepared without a grill or an oven. Try dishes like Mexican ceviche tacos, chilled tomato and bell pepper soup, noodles with smoked duck, and more.
By Jill Dupleix
86/ A Real Peach
Peaches are at their peak, and we've got the most irresistible ways to savor them with peach Bellini jelly, peach and cardamom pie, and peach and pistachio semifreddo.
By Cindy Mushet
94/ Cooking Club: Happy Birthday, Julia!
Celebrate Julia Child's 97th birthday the way she would have, with good friends and a timeless menu of French favorites that are as approachable—and delicious—as ever.
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28/ q&a/ expert advice from Mixologist Misty Kalkofen.
31/ the conscious cook/ NatureMill composter; tweet for your supper.
34/ travel/ NAVIGATOR Punta del Este, Uruguay.
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52/ wine & spirits
Summer's the ideal season for an effervescent fizz cocktail. Try our refreshing recipes, or follow a simple formula to create your own sparkling favorites.
By Heather John
55/ at the market® melons
This special tear-out guide features recipes and tips for the season's sweet, juicy cantaloupe, honeydew, and Charentais melons.
Text by Amy Albert
Recipes by Lora Zarubin
66/ health wise
Is too much soy too much of a good thing? PAUL TULLIS takes a closer look at the controversy behind the popular protein.
108/ prep school®
Whisking sauces; getting perfect grill marks; making a pretty pie crust; and more.
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The star of Julie & Julia, the foodiest movie of the year, talks about prepping for her role and what it takes to be a home cook on screen and off.
Interview by Robert Allen Papinchak
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Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Smoky Aioli from "Fast Easy Fresh," page 43; recipe by Janet Taylor McCracken/ photograph by Nigel Cox/ food styling by Roscoe Betsill/ prop styling by Robyn Glaser.
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Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Smoky Aioli 48
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Stacks 51
Grilled Olive and Feta Stuffed Focaccia 46
Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad 81
Pizza with Figs, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola, Balsamic, and Arugula 77
Sliced Melon with Serrano Ham, Marcona Almonds, and Basil Oil 56
Chilled Zucchini Soup with Lemon-Cumin Shrimp and Cilantro Cream 77
Grilled Olive and Feta Stuffed Focaccia 46
Summer Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup 81
Cantaloupe and Celery Salad with Mint Vinaigrette 56
Chicken, Green Bean, Corn, and Farro Salad with Goat Cheese 76
Roast Chicken and Mango Salad with Yogurt 81
Skirt Steak and Horseradish Potato Salad 44
Sour Cream-Hazelnut Waffles with Warm Berry Coulis 17
Fish, seafood
Chilled Zucchini Soup with Lemon-Cumin Shrimp and Cilantro Cream 77
Grilled Clams with Lemon-Ginger Butter and Grilled Baguette 46
Halibut Brochettes Provençale 76
Lettuce Wraps with Smoked Trout 85
Meze Platter with Hummus, Shrimp Salad, and Cucumber Salad 81
Salmon with Snap Peas, Yellow Peppers, and Dill-Pistachio Pistou 76
meats
Pepper-Grilled Steak with Chopped Summer Salad 75
Pork Chops with Chiles Rellenos and Ancho Sauce 77
Pork Chops with Glazed Turnips and Cider Sauce 105
Roast Beef Sandwiches with Whole Grain Mustard and Cranberries 85
Saloon Baby Back Ribs 17
Skillet Sausages with Black-Eyed Peas, Romano Beans, and Tomatoes 75
Skirt Steak and Horseradish Potato Salad 44
poultry
Chicken and Potato Pita Puffs 51
Chicken, Green Bean, Corn, and Farro Salad with Goat Cheese 76
Chinese Egg Noodles with Smoked Duck and Snow Peas 81
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Honeydew Salsa 58
Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken Drumsticks 51
Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Smoky Aioli 48
Poulet Sauté aux Herbes de Provence 97
Roast Chicken and Mango Salad with Yogurt 81
vegetarian
Eggplant, Red Pepper, and Fontina Panini with Spinach Salad 75
Grilled Portobello Parmesan 45
Orecchiette with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Garlic Chives 75
Ratatouille 99
Summer Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup 81
pasta, pizza
Orecchiette with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Garlic Chives 75
Pizza with Figs, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola, Balsamic, and Arugula 77
Chicken and Potato Pita Puffs 51
Eggplant, Red Pepper, and Fontina Panini with Spinach Salad 75
Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Smoky Aioli 48
Roast Beef Sandwiches with Whole Grain Mustard and Cranberrie 85
Ratatouille 99
Warm Berry Coulis 18
Roasted Peaches with Amaretti Crumble 89
cakes
Peach and Pecan Upside-Down Cake 89
custards
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberries and Basil Syrup 18
dessert condiments, sauces
Honey Yogurt 93
Warm Berry Coulis 18
frozen desserts
Charentais Granita with Chantilly Cream 58
Peach and Pistachio Praline Semifreddo 93
pies, tarts